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1:00 PM ET, September 11, 2008

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TMZ.com:
Kanye West Busted  —  Kanye West has just been arrested at LAX for felony vandalism.  —  A still photographer was trying to take pics of Kanye at the American Airlines terminal.  According to our guy on the scene, Kanye allegedly confronted the photog and smashed his camera to the ground.
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TMZ.com:
How the Kanye Arrest Went Down  —  Erik, our cameraman, is on his way back to our offices now, after being interviewed by LAX Police.  Here's what happened that led to Kanye West's vandalism arrest at LAX.  —  Erik says he was at Terminal 4 (American Airlines) when he noticed a still photog taking several pictures of Kanye West.
Discussion: Fancast, INF Daily and poponthepop.com
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Kanye West Arrested  —  Kanye West has been arrested for felony vandalism at L.A.'s LAX Airport, according to TMZ.com  —  When a TMZ photographer then began videotaping the scene, West's assistant grabbed the camera and a struggle ensued, according to TMZ.
Discussion: Gawker
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Lauren Conrad Lands a Three-Book Deal  —  Lauren Conrad — reality star, fashion designer ... author?  —  The Hills star, 22, has signed a three-book deal with HarperCollins Publishers to pen a young adult fiction series.  —  Titled L.A. Candy, the series tells “the behind-the scenes story …
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Gawker and poponthepop.com
The Sun:
Sam: Lohan will be Mrs Ronson  —  Sam used her DJ slot at top LA hotel and night spot Chateau Marmont to announce the news, telling clubbers: “By the end of this year, my love will be Mrs Ronson.”  —  She added: “Tonight shows the power of a woman - to underestimate that is to underestimate the world.”
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Sarah McLachlan, Husband Split  —  Sarah McLachlan and her husband of 11 years, drummer Ashwin Sood, have hit a low note.  —  The singer, 40, revealed they have called it quits while promoting her upcoming greatest hits album Closer: The Best of Sarah McLachlan (out October 7).
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and iVillage
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Gary Graff / Reuters:
Sarah McLachlan splitting from husband
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Right Celebrity
Rennie Dyball / People.com:
Janet Jackson Kicks Off Tour to Raves  —  Janet Jackson onstage in Vancouver Sept. 10  —  Nearly two decades after Rhythm Nation, Janet Jackson got back into the groove.  —  The singer, 42, suffered no wardrobe malfunctions Wednesday, on the first stop of her North American Rock Witchu Tour at the GM Palace in Vancouver.
Discussion: poponthepop.com and Stereohyped
Daily Mail:
Birthday boy Guy helps wobbly Madonna out of pub at 10pm... then returns to continue celebrating his 40th until 4am  —  Madonna may have years of partying behind her, but she only stayed for an hour at husband Guy Ritchie's 40th last night.  —  The millionaire singer looked unsteady on her feet …
NY Daily News:
Celebrity Side Dish  —  Mary Kate Olsen showed up to a Chinatown bash on Tuesday with boyfriend Nate Lowman in tow (at right), defying reports that she'd ditched the artist for actor Jonah Hill.  The party girl was on good behavior — while guests sipped Pernod Absinthe, Mary Kate stuck to water.
Discussion: Dlisted
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Soderbergh tunes up Liberace film  —  Filmmaker developing biopic for Warner Bros.  —  Steven Soderbergh is in the early stages of developing a biopic about Liberace for Warner Bros., which he will direct.  —  The filmmaker said he has drafted his “Traffic” star Michael Douglas to play the flamboyant pianist.
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
See What Anna Nicole's Daughter Dannielynn Looks Like Now  —  She loves Elmo, singing with Dad and shopping!  —  On Dannielynn's second birthday, Larry Birkhead opens up in the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now, about raising Anna Nicole Smith's little girl and shares with Us his own family album of their time together.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Jenny And The Scot?  —  Pizza Face Diaz is currently boinking Jennifer Aniston's ex, Paul Sculfor, so it makes sense for Jenny to pick up Cammy's leftovers.  Hollyweird is just one big key party.  According to the Mirror, Maddox's arch rival has been seen with Gerard Butler.
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Metro.co.uk:
Simpson in windy wardrobe malfuntion  —  Jessica Simpson performing on ABC's ‘Good Morning America’ Summer Concert Series, New York, America - 09 Sep 2008  —  Jessica Simpson was left in shock after she suffered the ultimate wardrobe malfunction as she performed for millions on American TV.
Maureen Harrington / People.com:
Kirsten Dunst: ‘Now I Love Me’  —  Kirsten Dunst says she's “learned a lot” after checking into rehab earlier this year for depression and is now in a different place in her life.  —  “Everyone goes through a hard time in their life,” Dunst says in the October issue of Harper's Bazaar.
Hamilton Nolan / Gawker:
Anne Hathaway's Tainted Jewelry  —  The Smoking Gun got hold of the FBI's list of jewelry that pixieish actress Anne Hathaway (referred to only as a “girlfriend” or “individual") had to surrender because her ex-boyfriend, holy swindler Raffaello Follieri, bought it for her with his fraudulent proceeds.
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The Smoking Gun:
Anne Hathaway Booty Re-Call
Discussion: Gawker
Candy / CandyKirby.com:
Jessica Alba Appears in “Shocking” Declare Yourself Ad  —  Jessica Alba, who appears in this new bondage-inspired campaign for the voter group Declare Yourself, says: “I think it is important for young people to be aware of the need we have in this country to get them more active politically.
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People.com:
Jessica Alba's ‘Shocking’ Ad for Declare Yourself
 
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New York Post:
DISH AND TELL  —  MARIAH Carey wants to quash parts …
Discussion: Sandra Rose
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New York Post:
STARR REPORT  —  Nice start: Rachel Mad dow had a strong showing …
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Hollie McKay / Fox News:
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San Francisco Chronicle:
REID ENGAGED TO FASHION BOSS?
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
‘90210’ Scoop: Garth's Staying, Doherty's Leaving!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Perez Hilton
Michael Schneider / Variety:
VH1 to help Sabato Jr. find true love
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Britney Spears Is Not In Vogue
Audrina Patridge:
On My Mind: The Hills Season 4 Episode 5
Carl DiOrio / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Dark Knight’ plans rerelease
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